Chapter 1
Kick off the campaign by reactivating Central Station, recruiting your first free partner, and stabilizing the hijacked gate. Minimal spoilers.
Summary
Follow the station beacons to restore power and confront the rogue Clockmon. Recommended level: 3–5 with a memory cap of 14.
Branches & Choices
- Assist the security guard for bonus supplies (+2 HP Capsule S, +500 Bits).
- Supportive vs. tactical responses with Kaho alter affinity (+5 Supporter or Strategist).
- Optional Cargo Bay detour grants Memory Chip S and a Betamon scan, but delays the boss by ~5 minutes.
Boss Strategy
- Weakness: Water (takes +45% damage); resists Fire and nullifies Sleep.
- Bring a fast Water attacker (Gomamon or Betamon) and a reliable healer (Patamon or Salamon).
- Stock 4+ HP Capsule S and at least one Antibind for its Gear Lock pulse.
See also: Early Bosses
Collectibles Checklist
Prep Checklist
- Clear the Supply Tent tutorial to convert spare Gear Bits into HP Capsule S before leaving Plaza.
- Scan every new encounter to hit 100% on Betamon or Gomamon for a free Water-aligned recruit.
- Equip your starter with the Chrono Band (SPD +6) to outspeed Clockmon’s adds.
- Slot a healer with a cleanse effect (Patamon’s Heal Pulse) to counter Gear Lock.
Route Breakdown
- Station Plaza Briefing. Talk to Mirei for the system primer, then accept the security guard’s optional sweep to unlock the supply cache reward later.
- Security Drill Tutorial. Fight the scripted Dracmon encounter; guard on turn two to trigger the counter tutorial and finish the fight with your starter skill.
- Crossing the Maintenance Hub. The path splits: head right for the fastest route to the command terminal, or left through the Cargo Bay for extra XP nodes and the Memory Chip S.
- Cargo Bay Puzzle (Optional). Activate three power couplers in numerical order (2-3-1) to lower the catwalk, crack the Chrono Band chest, and scan the Betamon node.
- Command Terminal. Meet Kaho, choose Supportive or Tactical dialogue, and complete the quick-time diagnostics to retrieve the Gate Override Code.
- Gate Control Wing. Heal at the free station, loot the side chest for Antibind, then approach the portal to trigger the Clockmon boss fight.
- Aftermath. Report back to the security guard for the HP Capsule S bundle and unlock DigiFarm Slot #1 plus the Patamon contract.
Choice Outcomes
| Decision | Immediate Outcome | Long-Term Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Assist the security guard sweep | Receive HP Capsule S x2 and +500 Bits after the chapter | Grants +5 Security Guild reputation, unlocking a discount in Chapter 3 |
| Supportive vs. Tactical dialogue with Kaho | +5 Supporter or +5 Strategist affinity | Determines the bonus tactic unlocked in Chapter 2 encounters |
| Take Cargo Bay detour | Gain Memory Chip S and extra EXP nodes | Raises party memory cap earlier, easing rookie-to-champion transitions |
Boss Data: Clockmon (Hijacked Gatekeeper)
| HP | 2,940 | Staggers at 50% HP, summoning two Gearlings |
|---|---|---|
| Element | Electric | Deals mixed Electric/Neutral damage |
| Weakness | Water (45%) | Water skills trigger stagger faster |
| Resistances | Fire (-30%), Sleep (Immune) | Burn attempts backfire with counter pulses |
| Speed | 112 | Opener acts first unless Chrono Band equipped |
| Notable Moves | Gear Lock, Chrono Cannon, Rewind Pulse | Cleanse Gear Lock immediately to avoid turn skips |
Collectible Details
- Chrono Band: Rooftop chest accessed via the lift behind Mirei after rerouting power.
- Memory Chip S: Cargo Bay console puzzle reward; raises memory cap from 14 → 16 once installed.
- Gate Override Code: Awarded automatically after passing Kaho’s diagnostics QTE.
- Betamon Scan Node: 100% scan provides an instant rookie recruit once chapter ends.
- Kaho Mentoring: Completes the Support tactics tutorial, unlocking the “Barrier Shift” command.
- Patamon Farm Contract: Speak with the terminal clerk post-boss to add Patamon to DigiFarm rotation.
Video Walkthrough
Chapter 1 – Video Briefing